Doubt all you want, but I maintain that anyone can wear a hat. If you don’t believe me, go ask any fashion stylist. She’ll say the same exact thing. There’s just one trick to wearing a hat: You need to find the right one for your style.
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So how do you know when you’ve found “the one?” According to fashion stylist Ashley Roberts, “When you wear a hat, you should feel like a glorified version of yourself. If you start to feel like a character, then it’s not the right hat for you.” Simply put, if you pick up a bolero and tap into your “Annie Hall” alter ego, then go for it. But if you feel like you’re auditioning for a role in a play (and your chances of getting the part are slim), better ditch it for another less costume-y hat style.
Of course, that’s not the only criteria for choosing a summer hat — there’s more to it than just revealing your inner hip girl. “Think about what activities you’ll be doing the most and go from there. I have a visor for work, a baseball cap for weekend errands, and a floppy straw hat for the beach,” says celebrity fashion stylist Leila Wolford.
Get started on finding your perfect hat, flip ahead to get a look at some of the most popular summer hat styles. Then, if you’re still feeling iffy, check out this guide to finding the best hat for your face shape.
